SANT AMBROEUS Made famous in Manhattan, Sant Ambroeus pairs the essence of Old World Milan with fine dining, resulting in a menu that complements stylish surrounds reminiscent of a 1950s Italian café. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (santambroeus.com) $$$ SARDINIA ENOTECA RISTORANTE A massive wall of wines from around the world greets visitors at the Delray Beach outpost of this Miami staple. Sip the vintages along with divine selections from the mozzarella bar and various octopus preparations, which the isle of Sardinia is famed for. 3035 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach (sardinia-ristorante.com) $$$ TANZY Presenting creative Italian food, including a decadent dessert cart, Tanzy also caters the menu at iPic Theater, meaning you can enjoy your meal and a movie in a leather recliner. 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (tanzyrestaurant.com) $$$ TRAMONTI ITALIAN RISTORANTE A taste of New York, Tramonti is the Delray Beach version of Angelo’s of Mulberry St., which has been serving Neapolitan cuisine since 1902. 119 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (tramontidelray.com) $$$ TREVINI RISTORANTE In the courtyard of the Bradley Park Hotel, Trevini serves Northern and Southern Italian dishes with taste and refinement. 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (treviniristorante.com) $$$ VIC AND ANGELO’S Offering both light and savory Italian delights as well as an impressive wine selection, Vic and Angelo’s is an ideal choice for upscale-casual dining. 4520 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (vicandangelos.com) $$$
LATIN AMERICAN CABANA EL REY Cabana offers an array of South American dishes with endless flavor. We recommend socializing at the bar with one of the flavored mojitos, made with real sugar cane. 105 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cabanarestaurant.com) $$ CHE RESTAURANT This Argentinean steakhouse facing the Intracoastal is the first U.S. location from restaurateurs Daniela and Marti Sujoy. Order the Picada Especial for a shareable plate of charcuterie, sausage, morcilla, olives, and empanadas, and save room for parrillada. 900 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cherestaurant.com) $$$ THE WAVE KITCHEN & BAR Situated inside Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s Costa d’Este Resort, The Wave Kitchen & Bar offers fine dining with a decidedly Cuban flair. Return to experience the brunch menu, which features dulce de leche French toast and a Cuban eggs benedict with ropa vieja atop tostones. 3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (costadeste.com) $$$
MEXICAN CALAVERAS CANTINA Located at Harbourside Place, Calveras Cantina provides festive environs for savoring Mexican staples like street corn, enchiladas, and churros, as well as a buzzing brunch scene. 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter (calaverascantinas.com) $$
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CHOLO SOY COCINA This taqueria specializes in Ecuadorian-style eats that pack outrageous flavor, like pork tacos topped with pickled pineapple peppers and llapingachos, potato cakes served with corn salsa and aji casero sauce. 3715 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cholosoycocina.com) $ EL CAMINO An Atlantic Avenue staple, El Camino serves Mexican soul food, like brisket quesadillas and carne asado tacos. 15 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (elcaminodelray.com) $$ ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at Rocco Mangel’s high-energy eatery. The signature tacos are a hit, along with the savory guacamole, made fresh tableside. 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton (roccostacos.com) $$
RAW CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Chef Christopher Slawson can turn even the heartiest meat eater into a raw-food fanatic with his creative presentations of organic dishes. 4783 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (christopherskitchenfl.com) $$
SEAFOOD 50 OCEAN The second floor of Boston’s on the Beach houses an elegant restaurant specializing in first-rate seafood and a beautiful brunch. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (50ocean.com) $$ BOCA LANDING One of Boca Raton’s only waterfront restaurants, Boca Landing inside the Waterstone Resort & Marina boasts rare, glittering views of the Boca Inlet. In the kitchen, chef Matthew Mixon prepares seafood dishes infused with his Italian and French roots. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (bocalanding.com) $$$ CAPTAIN CHARLIE’S REEF GRILL This unassuming restaurant packs a punch with a large selection of Cajun-inspired entrees. 12846 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach (561-624-9924) $$ CITY OYSTER AND SUSHI BAR With a full sushi bar, fresh oysters, and a bakery, City Oyster offers a plethora of options for all tastes. 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cityoysterdelray.com) $$$ COD AND CAPERS SEAFOOD MARKET AND RESTAURANT A daily market and restaurant in one, Cod and Capers sells fresh fish to bring home or will take care of dinner for you. 1201 U.S. 1, North Palm Beach (codandcapers.com) $$ DECK 84 Burt Rapoport’s casual alfresco eatery, situated off Atlantic Avenue along the Intracoastal, highlights local Florida catches and seafood specialties such as a jumbo lump crab stack and tuna steak, which are best paired with one of the bar’s tropical cocktails. 840 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (deck84.com) $$ LITTLE MOIR’S FOOD SHACK Put on your jeans and enjoy some of the freshest and most creatively prepared seafood in the area. 103 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, #D3, Jupiter (littlemoirs.com) $$
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